Archives: What to Keep and Where to Keep It - with Mark Shenise, GCAH

From decades of camp photos to board minutes and camper files, our ministries accumulate a lot of records. Mark Shenise of the UMC General Commission on Archives and History joined us to help make sense of what to keep, how long to keep it, and how to preserve what matters. We explored records retention schedules, organizing paper and digital files, and protecting the documents that would help a camp recover after a disaster. Mark reminded us that preserving our history begins with thoughtful records management today. Whether you’re sorting through a crowded filing cabinet or planning for your ministry’s future leadership, these resources provide a helpful guide.